SPECIALIST: QUALITY ASSURANCE

Border Management Authority

2026/05/29   Centurion


Job Ref #: BMA-5
Industry: Admin/Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
The BMA is established as an armed service in terms of Section 199(3) of the constitution, a third in the country in addition to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) through the Border Management Authority Act No 2 of 2020. The Border Management Authority invites suitable candidates to apply for the following vacant position.
Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following functions: Assess curriculum materials, including textbooks, lesson plans, assessments, and multimedia resources, to ensure they align with educational standards, learning objectives, and pedagogical best practices.   Evaluate the overall coherence, sequencing, and progression of content within the curriculum to ensure a logical and effective learning pathway for students. • Review the clarity, accuracy, and relevance of instructional materials, ensuring that they provide comprehensive coverage of the subject matter and support learning outcomes. • Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of instructional strategies, methodologies, and resources in facilitating student engagement, comprehension, and skill development. Analyze the integration of technology and multimedia elements within the curriculum, ensuring they enhance the learning experience and align with instructional goals. • Identify any gaps, redundancies, or inconsistencies within the curriculum, and propose strategies for improvement and enhancement. • Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and educators to gather feedback and insights on curriculum materials, incorporating their expertise into the evaluation process. • Conduct pilot testing and gather feedback from students and teachers to assess the effectiveness and usability of curriculum materials. • Stay updated on evolving educational standards, research findings, and industry trends to ensure curriculum materials are current and relevant. • Utilize data-driven approaches, including assessment results and student performance data, to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum materials and identify areas for improvement. • Provide recommendations for revisions, enhancements, or updates to curriculum materials based on evaluation findings and pedagogical best practices. • Work closely with curriculum development Specialist to implement revisions and track the progress of improvements. • Maintain detailed documentation of the evaluation process, findings, and recommendations, ensuring transparency and accountability. Excellent, effective and timeous management of all quality assurance related processes for • Provider accreditation and monitoring. • Workplace approval and monitoring. • Learning Programme Implementation Assessment and Certification and all other related functions. • Manage the evaluation of the Service Providers’ Quality Management Systems. • Ensure that the Service Provider Developmental Plans are implemented and closely monitored. • Manage the record keeping of providers, assessors and moderators. • Effective management of other data related to occupational directed training programs. • Compile accurate reports timeously. • Manage consultants who provide services to the Unit for various functions. • Manage all delegated functions from the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations. • Manage the evaluation of the Service Providers’ Quality Management Systems. • Ensure that the Service Provider Developmental Plans are implemented and closely monitored. • Manage the record keeping about providers, assessors and moderators. • Manage the registration of Assessors and Moderators. • Compile accreditation reports. • General administration in respect of training provider accreditation. • Oversee the assessment of new qualifications for QCTO as required by the SLA. • Monitor the development of new qualifications. • Manage the issuing of certificates/SOR. • Improvement and facilitation of Learning Programs. • Ensure evaluation of Learning Programs. Keep abreast of changes in Quality Assurance legislation, regulations and respond to changes through adjustments to the strategy and operational plans as required. • Ensure submission of mandatory reports and information. • Ensure the mitigation of the business units’ risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks. • Assist in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to Quality Assurance.  the business unit in consultation with the Executive Manager. • Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.  • Ensure effective support in the provision of evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.  • Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the BMA.  • Comply with DHET

Job Requirements
  • An undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 qualification Education Training and Development and National Certificate in OD ETDP with Curriculum Quality Assurance specialisation as recognized by SAQA.

 

An Honours degree (NQF 8) in Education Management would be advantageous

  • 5 years Quality Assurance experience at supervisory level.
  • Experience in Education, Training and Development (ETD) environment.
  • Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
  • May be required to work overtime.
  • Valid driver’s License

 

  • The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make and appointment to the advertised positions.

 

Closing Date: 12 June 2026